Chef RPG

World 2 Studio · 2024 · $19.99 · Adventure · deal grade A

Measured on 2026-10-05 19:26 UTC. The whole catalog is re-measured daily; a game that just launched can move fast between passes.

• Estimated net residual revenue: $5.2k to $7.8k per month
• Opportunity: $8.4k per month at x1.30 dormancy
• Estimated lifetime owners: 104.0k
• 88% positive across 2828 reviews · 44.3 reviews/month

Why it's flagged

• Developer active, last post 1 months ago
• Store page localized in only 1 language(s)
• Last discounted 0 months ago, 10 sales in the last 12 months

Analyst notes (AI-assisted)

Note written 2026-08-27; the live figures above take precedence over any numbers in it.

A cozy adventure RPG blending Stardew Valley progression with real-time cooking minigames, set in early access with active developer support.

Chef RPG is carving steady residual revenue from a niche but engaged community that explicitly compares it favorably to Stardew Valley and Dave the Diver. The game is still in early access with zero discount promotions run to date, suggesting conservative monetization and room for growth once v1.0 ships. For publishers or acquirers targeting the cozy-sim segment, this is a low-visibility title with authentic player retention (median playtime over 20 hours) and clear development momentum, though localization and UX polish remain friction points that could unlock a larger addressable market. Most realistic play: revival.

• Risk: Early access status and lack of multiplayer (explicitly requested by players) may cap near-term ceiling until 1.0 release and co-op arrive.
• Risk: Players report recurring crashes post-update, input-mapping conflicts, and tutorial clarity issues; technical debt could worsen churn if unaddressed before full launch.
• Risk: Significant localization gap (19.7% of players speak Simplified Chinese but only single-language release exists) suggests untapped revenue in Asia-Pacific.

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